Description:
Title of the position: PhD student in Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology
Scientific discipline: molecular and developmental neurobiology, bioinformatics
Job type: Scholarship
Number of job offers: 1
Remuneration/Stipend amount/month: 4500
Position starts on: 09.01.2020
Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 2 years, renewable for up to 5 years
Institution: Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology
Project leader: Marta B Wiśniewska
Project title: Changes in transcription factor isoforms as a mechanism to switch gene expression during the differentiation of thalamic neurons
Project Description: The project is focused on the development of the thalamus, a brain structure that is involved in schizophrenia and autism. Thalamic neurons exhibit unique electrophysiological characteristics to regulate sensory information flow into the cortex. Neuron subtype features depend on the expression of a battery of genes, such as ion channel genes, which are induced only postnatally, long after neurogenesis. Mechanisms that trigger terminal maturation of neurons are enigmatic. In this project we seek to understand the role of switches between transcription factor isoforms in directing postmitotic differentiation in the thalamus. The project uses molecular techniques, animal experimentation and bioinformatics analysis.For more information please contact the group leader.br />
Key responsibilities include:
Key responsibilities include designing, planning and executing experiments, data collection and analysis, active participation in lab meetings, scientific seminars and conferences, preparing work for publication.
Profile of candidates/requirements:
– MSc in biology, bioinformatics or related sciences
– interest in neurobiology, development and gene expression regulation
– fluent English
– ability to work and think independently
– willingness to collaborate
– experience in computational methods and documented training in animal experimentation are a plus
Required documents:
Your application should include in PDF format:
1. short motivation letter with the clause “In accordance with the personal data protection act from the 29th of August 1997, I hereby agree to process and to store my personal data by the Institution for recruitment purposes”
2. CV including your education, research training, achievements
3. contact details for two referees
4. scan of your MSc certificate
We offer:
– challenging PhD position
– young and friendly environment
– opportunities and support to grow
Please submit the following documents to: Please send your applications with the term “PhD student position” in the email subject line. Selected candidates will be asked for reference letters and invited for an interview (live or Skype).
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Deadline: 07/12/2019
Tags: brain, gene expression, development
